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Human resources in science and technology (% of active population)

The percentage of the population that meets the following three criteria, as a percentage of the total population aged 25-64, and active in the labour market (e.g. employed or unemployed by available to work): (i) aged 25-64, (ii) active in the labour market (e.g. employed or unemployed but available to work), and (iii) has successfully completed studies in science and technology (beyond secondary school education, e.g. at college, university etc.) or are employed in science and technology.

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Contribution to the green economy:

A higher value for this indicator shows that a greater proportion of individuals who are active in the labour market are educated or working in the fields of science and technology. This may represent greater potential to achieve the technological and scientific advancements needed to accelerate progress towards a green economy.

Potential misinterpretation:

A higher value for this indicator does not immediately imply greater progress in terms of technological and scientific advancements, as it says nothing of the efficiency or quality of work being carried out in these sectors. It would be valuable to supplements the use of this indicator with an indicator related to achievements in these areas.

A higher value for this indicator does not immediately imply progress towards the green economy, as technological and scientific advancements may be related to factors which are not associated with this vision of progress. For example, developments in techniques for extraction of fossil fuels or raw materials.